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Collier County

#6 in Best Counties to Live in Florida
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • County in Florida
  • 2 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Collier County is located in Florida with a population of 356,774. Collier County is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Collier County offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Collier County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Collier County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Collier County are highly rated.
    Population
    356,774

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $316,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,178
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Collier County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      62
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      181
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,041.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      44.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      30%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Collier County

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,407
    National
    $55,322
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      Collier County Reviews

      2 reviews
      What I like most about Collier county are the recreational activities like canoeing or bike riding. I also am most interested in the various community center where folks can volunteer and get involved in fun activities, but above all the beaches there are beautiful and are close to where I live.
      • 12 months ago
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      The beaches are always filled with happy tourists. Naples is the perfect get away from up north. The school systems are involved, the environment is very healthy, it is filled with diverse families from all around. Naples is said to be "in a bubble" which keeps up the safety of its residents.
      • Jan 31 2018
      • Overall Experience